News & Updates
Huntsville Animal Services to waive adoption fees this week
September 7, 2021
In an effort to reduce overcrowded kennels, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is waiving adoption fees on all adult cats and dogs through Saturday, Sept. 11, though some exclusions apply. All adoptable pets are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and come with a City license and free bag of pet food. Those unable to adopt are asked to consider fostering an animal through the shelter’s foster program. Click here to see photos, ages and descriptions [ more ]
Read MoreMultiple agencies respond to trench collapse at John Hunt Park
September 2, 2021
A trench collapse Thursday resulted in a multiagency response to free three Huntsville Public Works employees. The workers were installing a storm pipe at the northern end of John Hunt Park. Two employees were injured and a third died at the scene. The injured workers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The deceased employee has been identified as 55-year-old Bobby Green. “The City of Huntsville mourns the loss of one [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation announces Dancing for Diversity date, lineup
September 2, 2021
It’s that time of year again! Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation invite the community to come out for Dancing for Diversity on Friday, Sept. 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at S.R. Butler Green at Campus No. 805. The outdoor, socially distanced event is a Healthy Huntsville initiative that promotes health and diversity through the art of dance. During the annual event, different instructors and groups will lead participants of all [ more ]
Read MoreGet the scoop! Huntsville Animal Services to host ice cream social
September 2, 2021
The Dog Days of Summer are gone, but Alabama’s hottest season will be around for at least another three weeks. For two days only, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is offering a way to beat the heat while also clearing out its overcrowded kennels. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 and Saturday, Sept. 4, HAS will host an ice cream social at its facility at 4950 Triana Boulevard in [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Municipal Offices Closed for Labor Day
September 1, 2021
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed by one day the week of Sept. 6-10. Monday’s collection will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesday’s will be collected Wednesday and so on. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will be closed, except for [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion moves forward
August 26, 2021
A new chapter begins this week at the City of Huntsville as the Office of Multicultural Affairs transitions to the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI). Kenny Anderson is the City’s first Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Huntsville City Council voted Thursday evening to create the ODEI under the leadership of Director Kenny Anderson, who joined the City as Multicultural Affairs Officer in 2013. The Council [ more ]
Read MoreIt’s National Dog Day! Huntsville celebrates ‘pawsome’ holiday by slashing adoption fees
August 26, 2021
Today is National Dog Day, and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is marking the occasion by drastically reducing adoption fees on available animals. The kennels at HAS are exceeding capacity and officials are desperately trying to find potential companions for homeless canines. Through Saturday, Aug. 28, adoption prices for most adult dogs are now only $10, though some exclusions apply. The fee to adopt puppies is $35-50. The adoption package includes vaccinations, spay/neuter [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville proceeds with redistricting guidelines amid rapid population growth
August 12, 2021
The Huntsville City Council on Thursday approved its 2021 redistricting guidelines, a process that occurs every 10 years following a census count to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act and U.S. Constitution. The Council action occurred the same day the U.S. Census Bureau released its preliminary data, which shows Huntsville’s population at 215,006 as of April 1, 2020. The number represents 19.4% growth since the 2010 census and makes Huntsville [ more ]
Read MoreSpecial Victims Unit Arrest
August 9, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in providing information about a man accused of posing as a ride-share driver, picking up women and forcing sexual intercourse on them. Justin Norfleet, 25, is currently facing four felony charges. The Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigated the case and charged Norfleet with rape and kidnapping for two separate incidents that happened earlier this year. Norfleet was booked into the Madison County [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation Launches Free After-School Programs
August 8, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation department is offering free after-school programs at nine of its recreation centers. The programs will be in session during the Huntsville City School academic year. The goal is to offer quality after-school programming for kindergarten through 6th-grade students, from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. “The first step to providing useful programming for our communities is to offer a comprehensive after-school program,” explains Bernita [ more ]
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